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Matthew 10

Matthew 10:39

Not Peace but a Sword · Matthew 10:34–39
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Translations

Modern
Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
Traditional
He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
Literal
The one having found his life will lose it, and the one having lost his life on account of Me will find it.
Latin
Qui invenit animam suam, perdet illam: et qui perdiderit animam suam propter me, inveniet eam.

Original

Greek
English
Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

Notes

Matthew 10:37–39

The cross was a tool used by the Romans for torture and execution (Matthew 27:27–55). To take up your cross and follow Jesus means loving him more than anything else. It also means being ready to obey him, no matter the physical or social consequences.

Matthew 10:34–39

Being loyal to Jesus is more important than being loyal to family.

Matthew 9:35–11:1

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Events

Parallels

Micah 7:1–6 Luke 12:49–53

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Paradox

Topics

Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Responsibility of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Discipleship: Tests of Jesus Requires Self-Denial and |Crosses| Life: The One Who Loses It Will Save It Martyrdom: General Scriptures Concerning Natural Life: should be Laid Down, If Necessary, for Christ Paradox: General Scriptures Concerning Self Sacrifice Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning The Apostles: Self-Denial Urged Upon Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning